Matrix GT800FX VS GT1000FX Update!

[mnemonic]

I don’t think there are many mosfet amps with output transformers. The newer matrix use switch mode power supplies so no power transformer (also much lighter).

I have an older matrix mosfet amp I quite like, that I think is from the late 90’s or early 2000’s, it has a big heavy toroidal power transformer. I figure if it dies I’ll probably just get a GT1000.

 

[squank]

My Matrix GT1000FX 2 unit came in yesterday. I hooked it up and compared it to my ole Peavey 50/50 that has presence and resonance. I got a little more low end with the Peavey because I add it with the resonance knobs but it had less clarity, was a little saggier and seemed to color to tone more than the Matrix. Granted I don't know how old the tubes are in my Peavey.

I stood in front of the dry cab and then in front of the wet cabs and I find that the Matrix reproduces the dry cab tone more exactly almost identical but with delays. I was all ready to not be impressed... but I played it for quite a while and I have to say I really like it, my delayed tone actually sounds better more fidelity I guess.

The Matrix punches well and sound really good and basically has a clarity and ability to reproduce my dry tone as much to a tee as I've heard. I will log some more hours on it but so far it is impressive considering there are no traditional transformers in this thing, regular or toroidal, still scratching my head on that one, no power x-former, no output x-former????????.

I'm sure HH V800 would punch even better, how could it not? But the Matrix is pretty good.

I'm not sure if it would keep up on a loud stage at 16ohms each channel but it is plenty for playing at home and sounding good.

Congrats, man! I am also a Matrix fan.

I listened to both the GT800FX and GT1000FX amps before I bought, and while there was a difference, I found it to be small and not enough for me to worry about (because I can get my preamp to sound amazing with either one).

The GT800 can wail! The tones are awesome, and I can get great feedback when I want it, just like with my big 100w tube heads of the past. Heavy, punchy tones through my Recto 2x12. This gets enough volume out of a single channel to play in almost any venue. Bridged mono is almost overkill.

I'm completely sold on this power amp